by Charles Millett
22 March 2023
Major increases ahead in value of employment tribunal awards
With the current rate of inflation being so high, it is perhaps of little surprise that the Government has announced a significant hike in the cap on various statutory payments which apply in employment cases. One the most significant differences employers will face will be the potential cost of making employees redundant and in the […]
by Charles Millett
13 March 2023
Can employers restrict employees’ private social media posts?
The news headlines over the past few days have been filled with coverage of the BBC’s controversial decision to suspend Match of the Day presenter, Gary Lineker, because of what he posted on Twitter about the Government’s stance on migrants and refugees. In consequence of this decision, much of the BBC’s football coverage was affected […]
6 March 2023
Widening of Legal Aid Eligibility for Domestic Abuse Applicants
As of Friday 3rd March 2023, domestic abuse applicants no longer need to see their GP in person to obtain supporting evidence for their Legal Aid application – a telephone or video consultation will suffice. As a law firm who specialise in domestic abuse, we are all too familiar with the dreaded evidence requirements we are required […]
23 June 2022
No-fault evictions have no future
The future of Section 21 possession orders is at risk with the introduction of the new Renters Reform Bill published on 16 June 2022. Currently, there are around 4.4 million private rented tenants and an estimated 2.3 million private landlords in the UK. These new proposals are quoted to be the biggest shake up of […]
6 June 2022
Abuse victim Natasha to share her story at The Domestic Abuse Conference Liverpool, presented by Morecrofts
A domestic abuse survivor who was starved and raped while pregnant by her ex-husband is to speak at our Domestic Abuse Conference in Liverpool. Natasha Saunders endured sexual, mental and physical abuse for eight years and at the hands of her former partner, who was eventually jailed for 12 years. She will bravely share her […]
by Michael Gossage
6 May 2022
Who pays the legal costs in litigation?
The most common presumption I come across is that, if your litigation case goes to a hearing and you are successful, then your opponent must reimburse you in full for your legal costs. In my experience, many prospective clients expect this to be an automatic rule. It makes sense, right? You have incurred expense to take another […]
by Aaron Ocquaye
17 December 2021
Landlord Licensing Scheme
Liverpool City Council have recently announced the revival of the Selective Licensing Scheme for private landlords in the Liverpool City Region. The scheme will cover 18 wards in the Liverpool City Region, namely Anfield; Central; County; Everton; Fazakerley; Greenbank; Kensington & Fairfield; Kirkdale; Old Swan; Picton; Princes Park; Riverside; St Michael’s; Tuebrook & Stoneycroft; Warbreck; […]
20 September 2021
Morecrofts – Official supporter of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards
Morecrofts are delighted to be an official supporter of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards, which takes place in October. The firm will sponsor a pre-event drinks event to be held at Heatherfield House in Wirral early in October. It will be attended by fellow supporters of the awards, and followed by the main ceremony […]
15 September 2021
What is Property Litigation?
What is property Litigation? Property Litigation is any litigation concerning a property, whether commercial or residential. If you own, lease, or rent a property, it is likely you will require a property litigation solicitor at one time or another. Disputes can arise with neighbours, partners, tenants, freeholders, leaseholders, partners, contractors, and others. Property litigation can often be complex and time-consuming. If you find yourself embroiled […]
